Adolescent Reading Strategies

Before, During, and After Reading Information

Simple steps to promoting strong reading behaviors

Before Reading

• Access or build prior knowledge.
• Establish a purpose for reading.
• Focus attention on appropriate and important information.

During Reading

• Encourage active reading.
• Provide a format for taking organized notes on essential information.
• Provide opportunities for the use of higher-order thinking skills.

After Reading

• Provide a summary.
• Promote self-questioning.
• Evaluate comprehension of important information.

103 Things to Do Before, During, & After Reading
http://www.adlit.org/article/82

Before Reading Strategies	During Reading Strategies	After Reading Strategies
Anticipation/Reaction Guides http://www.justreadnow.com/strategies/anticipate.htm Book Bits http://www.siue.edu/MLTE/Demonstration%20Lessons%20DONE/Demonstration%20lessons%20website/book_bits.htm	DRTA http://www.adlit.org/strategies/23356 Positive Profile http://www.allamericareads.org/lessonplan/wyw/during/posprofile.htm	Discussion Web http://www.justreadnow.com/strategies/web.htm Somebody Wanted But So http://www.allamericareads.org/lessonplan/wyw/after/swbs.htm

Sample Strategies
Grafitti Wall Open-Mind Portrait